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Coach Is Key in Minimizing Effects of TBI on Young Athletes

Marlena Wald, MPH, MLS
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Coaches are essential to helping young athletes who may have sustained a concussion get the appropriate care.

Posted on BrainLine May 5, 2011.

Produced by Vicky Youcha and Ashley Gilleland, BrainLine.

About the author: Marlena Wald, MPH, MLS

Marlena M. Wald, MPH, MLS is an epidemiologist in the Division of Injury Response in the National Center for Injury Control and Prevention (NCIPC). Her areas of research include acute care, traumatic brain injury, and substance issues related to both of these topics.

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